*EXCEEDINGLY RARE, MOST LIKELY UNIQUE, 10 GAUGE 36″ STEEL BARRELED PARKER “CHE” SHOTGUN.

SN 191348. (ca 1920) Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 3 Frame. 36″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL” on matted game rib, set with two ivory beads. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Robust action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in “C” style with near full coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of elk with mountains in background. Nicely figured and streaked European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over leather faced white line pad. Stock is finished in typical “C” fashion with checkered side panels, drop points, and fancy pattern checkering which wraps over grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.780, right – .782. Bore restrictions: left – .038 (full), right – .035 (full). Wall thickness: left – .052, right – .052. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Gun matches PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. THE PARKER STORY does not list any steel bbl 10 bores with 36″ bbls, but does indicate a total of 9 ten bores made with Acme steel, most with 30″ or 32″ bbls. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue. Action has cyanide colors taken back to around 60%. Stocks refinished over some deep marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are fine, lightly frosted, with a couple of areas of minor pitting in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great ten bore with shootable dimensions. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53097-14 MGM (7,000-11,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1312

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1312	$6,325.00	EXCEEDINGLY RARE, MOST LIKELY UNIQUE, 10 GAUGE 36″ STEEL BARRELED PARKER “CHE” SHOTGUN. SN 191348. (ca 1920) Cal. 10 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 3 Frame. 36″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL” on matted game rib, set with two ivory beads. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Robust action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in “C” style with near full coverage scroll within geometric borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of elk with mountains in background. Nicely figured and streaked European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over leather faced white line pad. Stock is finished in typical “C” fashion with checkered side panels, drop points, and fancy pattern checkering which wraps over grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.780, right – .782. Bore restrictions: left – .038 (full), right – .035 (full). Wall thickness: left – .052, right – .052. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 10 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. Gun matches PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. THE PARKER STORY does not list any steel bbl 10 bores with 36″ bbls, but does indicate a total of 9 ten bores made with Acme steel, most with 30″ or 32″ bbls. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue. Action has cyanide colors taken back to around 60%. Stocks refinished over some deep marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are fine, lightly frosted, with a couple of areas of minor pitting in right bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great ten bore with shootable dimensions. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53097-14 MGM (7,000-11,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1312 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*EXCEEDINGLY RARE, MOST LIKELY UNIQUE, 10 GAUGE 36″ STEEL BARRELED PARKER “CHE” SHOTGUN.